I'm trying to restore my iPod 3rd Gen but it says it could not be restored because firmware file is not compatible
I have the 4.1.2 version and that is the version of the firmware file. Doesn't make sense. I tried restarting my computer twice, only thing plugged into a USB port is my iPod. Running iTunes as an administrator.
Hello JD_NINJA,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Error 9006 when restoring your iOS device indicates that there is security software on your computer which is preventing connection to the Apple server or your device. To troubleshoot this issue please follow the directions below.
Check your security software
Related errors: 2, 4, 6, 9, 1611, 9006. Sometimes security software can stop your device from communicating with either the Apple update server or with your device.
Check your security software and settings to make sure that they aren't blocking a connection to the Apple servers.
Get help with iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support
When restoring your iPhone, please make sure to follow the directions in the link below to properly restore.
Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup - Apple Support
Take care,
Alex H.
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